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REAL

Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell.Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:30

EP1: What Happened to Kirsty Maxwell?

REAL ·

2025/04/28

On the 29th of April 2017, Kirsty Maxwell died in suspicious circumstances whilst on a 'hen do' in Benidorm, Spain. She was just 27 years old. For the last eight years, her family and friends have been fighting for answers. With exclusive access to her family, the case files and experts bought in to help to get to the truth, this six-part podcast series offers a factual account of what we know, a review of the evidence in this case and a strong appeal to anyone who might have more information in

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31:00

EP1: What Happened to Kirsty Maxwell?

REAL ·

2025/04/28

On the 29th of April 2017, Kirsty Maxwell died in suspicious circumstances whilst on a 'hen do' in Benidorm, Spain. She was just 27 years old. For the last eight years, her family and friends have been fighting for answers. With exclusive access to her family, the case files and experts bought in to help to get to the truth, this six-part podcast series offers a factual account of what we know, a review of the evidence in this case and a strong appeal to anyone who might have more information in

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38:32

Where is Kyron Horman?

REAL ·

2025/04/22

On the 4th of June 2004, 7-year-old Kyron Horman disappeared from his school in Oregon. His step-mother was the last person to see him. The evidence in this case is strange and telling, but so far no convictions have been made, even though Kyron's parents and the police believe they knew who took him. This is Real. If you'd like to donate to the 24-hour live stream for Victim Support UK, please do so here. Thank you so much. https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast

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42:02

Where is Kyron Horman?

REAL ·

2025/04/22

On the 4th of June 2004, 7-year-old Kyron Horman disappeared from his school in Oregon. His step-mother was the last person to see him. The evidence in this case is strange and telling, but so far no convictions have been made, even though Kyron's parents and the police believe they knew who took him. This is Real. If you'd like to donate to the 24-hour live stream for Victim Support UK, please do so here. Thank you so much. https://www.justgiving.com/page/24hourpodcast

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24:13

The Case of Elianne Andam

REAL ·

2025/04/15

The 27th of September 2023 was supposed to be a normal school day for 15-year-old Elianne Andam. But she would never make it to school, leaving a community in despair when they heard her life had been taken by another child. In 2022/23, 99 young people aged 16–24 were victims of homicide, compared to 87 in 2012/13. In the same year, 467 children were treated in hospital for knife or sharp object injuries, a 47% increase from 2012/13’s 318 instances - Youth Endowment Fund. This is Real. If you'd like

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27:43

The Case of Elianne Andam

REAL ·

2025/04/15

The 27th of September 2023 was supposed to be a normal school day for 15-year-old Elianne Andam. But she would never make it to school, leaving a community in despair when they heard her life had been taken by another child. In 2022/23, 99 young people aged 16–24 were victims of homicide, compared to 87 in 2012/13. In the same year, 467 children were treated in hospital for knife or sharp object injuries, a 47% increase from 2012/13’s 318 instances - Youth Endowment Fund. This is Real. If

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24:54

The Case of Kaycee Nicole Swenson

REAL ·

2025/04/08

In the year 2000, a beautiful young teenager called Kacyee Nicole Swenson broke the hearts of millions. She was one of the first people to blog about her battle with cancer.But another blogger had noticed something.... something strange. And in one of the internet's first web sleuth investigations, a very dark secret was exposed.This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you:https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceTo vote for 'REAL' in the Listeners Choice category

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28:24

The Case of Kaycee Nicole Swenson

REAL ·

2025/04/08

In the year 2000, a beautiful young teenager called Kacyee Nicole Swenson broke the hearts of millions. She was one of the first people to blog about her battle with cancer.But another blogger had noticed something.... something strange. And in one of the internet's first web sleuth investigations, a very dark secret was exposed. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice To vote for 'REAL' in the Listeners Choice

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35:01

What Happened to Brett Dryden?

REAL ·

2025/04/01

On the 21st of July 2024, 35-year-old British man Brett Dryden was found dead in his home in Mojacar, Spain. The police initially told his mother Sandra, that he had died a violent death. But what followed has left Brett's family distraught. They have been left high and dry by the Spanish authorities, so Sandra and her husband Rob have had to do what no parent should ever have to do - they are now investigating their son's death. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so

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31:31

What Happened to Brett Dryden?

REAL ·

2025/04/01

On the 21st of July 2024, 35-year-old British man Brett Dryden was found dead in his home in Mojacar, Spain. The police initially told his mother Sandra, that he had died a violent death. But what followed has left Brett's family distraught. They have been left high and dry by the Spanish authorities, so Sandra and her husband Rob have had to do what no parent should ever have to do - they are now investigating their son's death. This is Real.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here,

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28:05

Episode 91: The Case of Megan Newborough

REAL ·

2025/03/26

On the 6th of August 2021, 23-year-old Megan Newborough left her family home to go and meet someone. Her parent's weren't sure who she was meeting, but when she hadn't returned home the next day, they frantically filed a missing persons report. What unfolded from here is enough to break the coldest of hearts. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceThe Megan Newborough Foundation:https://www.themegannewboroughfoundation.com/If you'd like to

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31:35

Episode 91: The Case of Megan Newborough

REAL ·

2025/03/26

On the 6th of August 2021, 23-year-old Megan Newborough left her family home to go and meet someone. Her parent's weren't sure who she was meeting, but when she hadn't returned home the next day, they frantically filed a missing persons report. What unfolded from here is enough to break the coldest of hearts. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice The Megan Newborough Foundation: https://www.themegannewboroughfoundation.com/ If

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38:07

Episode 90: Losing Women

REAL ·

2025/03/19

In July 2022, 23-year-old Kiena Dawes took her own life after suffering continuous domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-partner, Ryan Wellings. Kiena was not the only woman who reached breaking point. The Domestic Homicide Project has found that more victims of domestic abuse killed themselves, than were murdered by their abuser.This is Real.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justiceThe Domestic Homicide

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41:37

Episode 90: Losing Women

REAL ·

2025/03/19

In July 2022, 23-year-old Kiena Dawes took her own life after suffering continuous domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-partner, Ryan Wellings. Kiena was not the only woman who reached breaking point. The Domestic Homicide Project has found that more victims of domestic abuse killed themselves, than were murdered by their abuser. This is Real. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice The Domestic Homicide

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34:05

Episode 89: The Case of Nicholas Prosper

REAL ·

2025/03/12

In March 2025, UK government specialists said that viewing extreme online violence may be linked to the rise of something they are calling the ‘0 to 100 killers. People who go on to commit murder but have no prior convictions. There is no build up, no progression of violence that has a likely chance of being caught by the authorities, before the worst happens. Because the violence they are engaging in, is progressing in the digital world, in private, behind online identities. But for many, there

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30:35

Episode 89: The Case of Nicholas Prosper

REAL ·

2025/03/12

In March 2025, UK government specialists said that viewing extreme online violence may be linked to the rise of something they are calling the ‘0 to 100 killers. People who go on to commit murder but have no prior convictions. There is no build up, no progression of violence that has a likely chance of being caught by the authorities, before the worst happens. Because the violence they are engaging in, is progressing in the digital world, in private, behind online identities. But for many, there

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24:35

Episode 88: Every Woman's Worst Nightmare

REAL ·

2025/03/05

When Mihrican Mustafa, lovingly known as Jan, went missing in London in May 2018, her family knew something was wrong. And when the police looked at who she had last called on her phone, they were concerned. The number belonged to Zahid Younis, a man who had terrorised underage girls and women for most of his life. But it was only when someone called to ask for a welfare check on Zahid, did the extent of his crimes become known; as well as a large number of missed opportunities to stop a potential

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28:05

Episode 88: Every Woman's Worst Nightmare

REAL ·

2025/03/05

When Mihrican Mustafa, lovingly known as Jan, went missing in London in May 2018, her family knew something was wrong. And when the police looked at who she had last called on her phone, they were concerned. The number belonged to Zahid Younis, a man who had terrorised underage girls and women for most of his life. But it was only when someone called to ask for a welfare check on Zahid, did the extent of his crimes become known; as well as a large number of missed opportunities to stop a potential

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36:55

Episode 87: Who Killed Vincent Shaw?

REAL ·

2025/02/26

In 2024 I received a message from a listener's family, their much loved brother and uncle, 29-year-old Vincent Shaw was murdered in his own home in 1999 in Lewisham, London. Since the year 2000, the family haven't heard a thing from the police and the murder hasn't been reported on since either. They feel Vincent has been forgotten. Today, that changes. This is Real. If you'd like to read an article on Vincent's murder, you can do so

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33:25

Episode 87: Who Killed Vincent Shaw?

REAL ·

2025/02/26

In 2024 I received a message from a listener's family, their much loved brother and uncle, 29-year-old Vincent Shaw was murdered in his own home in 1999 in Lewisham, London. Since the year 2000, the family haven't heard a thing from the police and the murder hasn't been reported on since either. They feel Vincent has been forgotten.Today, that changes. This is Real.If you'd like to read an article on Vincent's murder, you can do so

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